Chapter 24

  I was startled from where I stood and stared into his dark eyes. He was serious and his jaws tightened over and over again. For a moment, I felt scarred. At the timbre of his voice earlier it was as if I had broken his patience.

  " W - what are you saying? You promised- " " I didn't."

  I was stunned and strained to wonder if he had promised. Stupid Celine. I removed his hand from my chin and averted my gaze. I retreated to the sink to get away from him but he followed me and put his hands on either side of the sink.

  " Loren!" I was sick when I was locked in the middle of his arms.

  He raised an eyebrow and bent down to make our faces line up. " Did you enjoy flirting with that guy?"

  I frowned and stared at him. " I do not know what you're saying- " " Bullshit."

  I bit my tongue as he whispered that in a deep and full voice. Fuck. Why are my knees shaking ?!